{"id":2542,"date":"2020-08-15T16:00:23","date_gmt":"2020-08-15T10:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/?p=2542"},"modified":"2021-10-08T12:51:28","modified_gmt":"2021-10-08T07:21:28","slug":"childbirth-dont-tell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/childbirth-dont-tell\/","title":{"rendered":"Childbirth \u2013 What They Don\u2019t Tell You"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 5em; .table_of_contents {margin: 25px 0; padding: 10px; background: #F2F5F7;} .table_of_contents a { text-decoration: none; }}<\/style><div class='table_of_contents'><h3>Table of Contents<\/h3><ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<p>When it comes to giving birth, everyone has a different experience. Some will tell stories of quick and easy deliveries, while others can be long and complicated. Although there\u2019s always a common thread of an intense amount of pain and uncontrollable happiness, there are some parts of childbirth that you don\u2019t hear about too often. Want to know what really happens? Let\u2019s get you prepared:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>You may not notice when your water breaks.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Movies and TV shows have gotten us accustomed to a very apparent water breaking scene as an indication of going into labour, but this isn\u2019t always the case. Some might feel a trickle, and some mothers may not even notice that it has happened. For most moms, labour begins and cramps and contractions. In some cases, the water may even be broken by your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\"><li><strong>You might have a bowel movement.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This may be shocking, and may even gross you out, but it\u2019s better to know it now. During delivery, while you\u2019re concentrating all your muscles on pushing, you will also feel the need to use the toilet. But don\u2019t let this bother you. The nurses are used to it, and will clean it all up. Don\u2019t stress out about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\"><li><strong>You might even throw up.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>There is extreme pressure in your abdomen during contractions and delivery, which can cause you to involuntarily vomit. Fret not! This isn\u2019t something that the nursing staff haven\u2019t seen before, so they will be prepared for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\"><li><strong>An epidural can only be administered at a particular time.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that you\u2019ve informed your doctor about your decision regarding an epidural. There\u2019s a very small window of opportunity during which you can take one. But there is a chance that you could miss that opportunity if you haven\u2019t arrived at the hospital on time. So, it\u2019s better to mentally prepare yourself for an epidural-free delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\"><li><strong>You can never have enough maxi pads. <\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You may know that you will start bleeding right after you give birth, but prepare yourself for a significant amount of blood loss. Because your periods were on pause for 9 months, the bleeding actually continues for up to six weeks. So, keep those maxi pads ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\"><li><strong>Your baby can get stuck.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The birth canal isn\u2019t necessarily easy for your baby to maneuver through, and there is a chance that she can get stuck, but don\u2019t let this freak you out. Doctors will monitor your baby\u2019s position at all times to ensure that there are no complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\"><li><strong>Labour can be long and boring too.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Deliveries that we\u2019ve seen on the big screen are more often than not, quick and action-packed. However, in reality, it could actually be long and boring too. Make sure you rest enough during this time. You can even read a book or watch a show while you wait.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"8\"><li><strong>You\u2019re not done pushing once your baby is born.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Just when you think that you can throw yourself back and breathe once your baby is delivered, the doctor will ask you for one more push, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordlifeindia.com\/blog\/4-interesting-facts-umbilical-cords\/\">that\u2019s to deliver the placenta<\/a>. This will be nothing as compared to pushing your baby out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"9\"><li><strong>The doctor may have to \u2018vacuum\u2019 your baby out.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>A vacuum-assisted delivery may be done in cases where your baby is stuck in the birth canal, or if the mother has a heart condition or high blood pressure. However, don\u2019t let that frighten you &#8211; all you need to know is that the procedure is extremely safe, and somewhat rare as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"10\"><li><strong>You may experience burning sensation during crowning.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>As your baby\u2019s head begins to appear, you may experience a burning sensation in your vagina, that could last for about two minutes. This happens when your baby\u2019s head is stretching your vaginal tissue. You can choose to shift positions or slow down the pushing when this happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\"><li><strong>Labour isn\u2019t about just lying around.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When you see labour on the big screen, it\u2019s always portrayed with a woman lying on her back, waiting to go into the delivery room, but if you\u2019re not dilated enough, it\u2019s better to be active. You can rock, slow dance, sit on a birthing ball or even walk to help you feel better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even after reading this, it\u2019s natural to feel nervous about the birthing process. It doesn\u2019t matter how much you read up about it and discuss it with your doctor. Sometimes things don\u2019t go as planned. Remember that that\u2019s okay too. After all, it\u2019s about bringing new life into the world \u2013 your own little bundle of joy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents When it comes to giving birth, everyone has a different experience. 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